Martin Swope (born June 1, 1955) is an influential American musician and composer known for his role as a tape manipulator and sound engineer for the post-punk band Mission of Burma from 1979 to 1983. He pioneered sound manipulation techniques during live performances, using a reel-to-reel tape machine to record and alter sounds in real-time, creating unique auditory experiences. His work was inspired by composers like John Cage and Karlheinz Stockhausen. Swope later joined the band Birdsongs of the Mesozoic, contributing to their albums until 1993. He is known for his integral but often unrecognized contributions to music.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 320 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Detroit (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Martin
warlike, dedicated to Mars (Roman god of war)
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Generation Group
Martin Swope belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Ann Arbor
Occupation: musician | composer
Employers: Mission of Burma | Birdsongs of the Mesozoic
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.
Ephemeris for June 1, 1955
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 1, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for June 1, 2025 |
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| Sun | 10 Gemini 25 | 11 Gemini 27 | 17 Leo 17 |
| Moon | 28 Libra 1 | 24 Leo 48 | 11 Taurus 58 |
| Mercury | 28 Gemini 38 | 14 Gemini 36 | 22 Leo 36 |
| Venus | 15 Taurus 53 | 25 Aries 37 | 11 Leo 21 |
| Mars | 4 Cancer 21 | 21 Leo 26 | 19 Leo 21 |
| Jupiter | 27 Cancer 42 | 28 Gemini 10 | 12 Leo 21 |
| Saturn | 16 Scorpio 44 | 0 Aries 26 | 15 Scorpio 24 |
| Uranus | 25 Cancer 11 | 28 Taurus 10 | 29 Cancer 13 |
| Neptune | 25 Libra 47 | 1 Aries 52 | 25 Libra 46 |
| Pluto | 24 Leo 27 | 3 Aquarius 38 | 26 Leo 9 |
| Rahu | 27 Sagittarius 23 | 23 Pisces 27 | 23 Sagittarius 40 |
| Ketu | 27 Gemini 23 | 23 Virgo 27 | 23 Gemini 40 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Martin Swope's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Venus
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Saturn square Rahu
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Saturn square Rahu
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 08 October, 2025
